Ingredients
For the Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and diced yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5️⃣ Combine the Chicken and Pasta: Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the creamy Cajun sauce.
6️⃣ Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve hot.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total time: 30 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~560 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 4
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA: BOLD, CREAMY, AND DELICIOUS! 🌶️🍝
📋 Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and diced yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5️⃣ Combine the Chicken and Pasta: Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the creamy Cajun sauce.
6️⃣ Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve hot.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total time: 30 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~560 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 4